ONEIDA — The city of Oneida Water Department is alerting area residents who receive municipal water to the possibility of some dirty water in a portion of the distribution system from early Thursday morning through Tuesday, July 5.

The temporary discoloration may affect residents in Oneida, the Sherrill-Kenwood Water District, Oneida Castle, Vernon, Wampsville, the town of Stockbridge, the Prospect Street Water District, and the Verona-Route 365 District.

Residents are advised to check their cold water prior to utilizing their hot water, water officials said, adding that caution should be exercised if washing clothes during this period. The water is safe, and the color should clear quickly.

Water Department officials said the discoloration is due to corrosion of the transmission main, and high flow due to seasonal consumption patterns.